(I know the pace of the opening is a bit slow, but when the British business is done, the pace will be faster and there will be more struggles, because the foreshadowing is basically done.) ）

Regarding Minister Xue's purpose for coming to London, Chen Mo didn't bother to inquire. This time, in addition to being in Paris at the beginning, I also played a little role, and the rest of the trip was almost an escort. The company just needs such a person, to follow Minister Xue's side, to support the company's face, except for this, he is useless at all.

Chen Mo couldn't complain about anything, and he didn't expect Minister Xue to tell him everything clearly. Being able to get such an opportunity and increase my knowledge is something that many people can't ask for. After all, he is too young and has not shown any special ability, and many of the businesses negotiated by CNPC will not be easily pressed on these young people.

Getting into the taxi, Chen Mo quickly left these things behind. Now he only needs to be honest and familiar with his work, and no matter how much he thinks, it is far better to do a practical thing.

Although the distance from Irinston to Camden is just over four kilometers in a straight line, it is a long detour. In addition, the traffic jam in London is much worse than in Beijing, and it took more than ten minutes to finally cross the railway line of Camden's railway station.

Walking here, Chen Mo already knew the road. A short distance past Regent's Park, and a few neighbourhoods around it, was the place he knew best, and it was also the most prestigious punk gathering and upscale residential area in North London.

Unlike the high-rise buildings in China, London's upscale neighborhoods are always looking for a rustic taste, and the vicinity of Primrose Hill Park can become the most prestigious high-end residential area in London, thanks to the small-town taste like a forest here.

Roseville Street, where the Amal family lives, is not far from Primrose Hill Park, and although it is not directly adjacent to the park, the price here is staggering. The price of buying a two, three-storey terrace house here is enough to buy a villa in most parts of the UK. However, whether it is a movie star, a politician or a fashionista, they are willing to pay more to live here.

The Amal family came to England in the early 80s to escape the war in Lebanon, and her father's family, a well-known local family, and her mother's family were not far behind, so they were able to settle in this upscale community at that time.

Her father, Ghassani, is now a professor and a well-known British writer, while her mother, Balia, is a journalist with a high reputation in the Arab world.

At her house, seeing the photos of her mother with Gandhi, Clinton, Blair, Thatcher, and Castro, Chen Mo felt incredible, and he was shocked at the time.

It was under the influence of her mother, who was very interested in international politics from an early age, that Amal chose international law as her major subject. Her studies were also quite good, although she was one year lower than Chen Mo at that time, and she had a lot of knowledge in international relations, but Chen Mo was often speechless.

The taxi stopped in front of Amal's house, and before Chen Mo could get out of the car, the door was opened. Apparently Amal had been listening to the movement.

Chen Mo paid the fare, pushed the door and got out of the car, and she also greeted her from the three steps of the road. The tall Amal smiled like a flower, put his hands behind his back, tilted his head, and let his long silky hair flutter in the wind, just smirking and looking at Chen Mo.

"When did you come to England?"

"Last night."

"Then why didn't you call me in the first place."

"On a business trip, I have to deal with my work first."

She said deliberately, "But I think you're because you don't care about me anymore." ”

"I can apologize."

"I don't think an apology is useful, anyway...... I'll keep it in mind. ”

Chen Mo laughed and asked, "In your heart, am I already full of sins?" ”

"Definitely enough to sentence you to life in prison......"

Suddenly, a loud shout came from the window on the third floor. "Hi...... The two of you are really boring, there are no kisses and hugs, and it doesn't look like a reunion after a long absence. ”

Chen Mo raised her head and smiled, and said hello to her younger brother who showed his head. "Hi Bashir, long time no see. Amal and I are just friends, not boyfriend and girlfriend as you think we are. ”

"Who knows...... But she didn't date any men except you, even Mia has changed two boyfriends, but she's still a virgin, it's really ......"

The window next to him was also opened, and Amal's sister showed her head and said: "Shut up, Bashir, Allah will not like a man to become a long-tongued woman." Evan, welcome to London. ”

"Thank you, Mia."

The door was opened again, and Gasani, Amal's father, who was wearing a woolen sweater, leaned out and said, "Hello, Evan, come in and talk." ”

Ghassani is tall, but thin, and Amal is like him. His hair and beard are grayish-white, and with a pair of glasses, he looks very elegant. Having lived in England for 20 years, if you don't know that they are Arabs, you will feel that they are no different from the British.

Chen Mo carried the environmental bag and entered the house sideways. The British house is this very unaccustomed to Chen Mo, whether it is the door or the window, it is very small. In particular, the townhouse they live in, with residents on both sides, is only lit by the front and back windows, and even in broad daylight, if you don't turn on the lights after entering the house, you can barely see it.

The Amal family is not very wealthy, and although their reputation and work have added to the family's wealth, they can only be considered upper-middle class in terms of economic terms. With their financial strength, they were able to buy a single-family villa with a garden in other districts, but they were reluctant to leave the town.

To buy a single-family house here, it would cost at least £3 million, and even if they could afford it, they would probably have to reduce their expenses in other areas, which would not be in line with the family's development plan.

As soon as he entered, Mr. Chen Mo shook hands with Ghassani and said hello, and Amal's mother, Palia, wore an apron and brought two cups of coffee. "Hello Evan, you shouldn't have breakfast yet, right? It just so happened that I was fine today, so I baked a Lebanese flatbread and tried it later. ”

Chen Mo said with a smile: "The Lebanese flatbread baked by Madam is the best flatbread I have ever tasted, and when you mention it, I will drool." ”

Several people laughed, and Ghassani also gave Chen Mo a thumbs up. "You're not the first person to say this." ”

Chen Mo was able to get preferential treatment in such a family, and it was also thanks to his aunt. As an expert in international relations and a well-known journalist, Bariya has contact with the top people in the world, so her vision is not ordinary.

Coupled with the fact that their families are devout Muslims, it is generally difficult for non-believers to approve of them.

But at the beginning, his aunt worked at the British Embassy, and she and Baria were also sympathetic, although they were not good friends, but they could respect each other. If it weren't for this relationship, it would still be possible for Chen Mo to be friends with Amal, but if he wants to enter the house, I'm afraid it will be difficult.

Balia returned to the kitchen to work, and Amal couldn't wait to open the gift that Chen Mo brought. Whether it is a chic Chinese knot or a quaint hollow folding fan, it has attracted the strong interest of their father and daughter. They looked around the room, trying to find a suitable place to hang up the two gifts.

After a while, Amal's sister Mia and brother Bashir also came downstairs, but the two of them did not dare to be presumptuous in front of Ghassani, and they all seemed very honest.

The patriarchal system within the Arab family gave the head of the family a high status, and even though the family believed in the Druze sect, which was called heretical, and did not attach much importance to the teachings, Ghassani was still a very serious patriarch.

In this family, Balia gained respect because of the success of her career. Amal was favored by Ghassani because of her eldest daughter, who inherited her mother's ability and ability. And Mia and Bashir can only be honest when they don't show outstanding abilities.

Therefore, Chen Mo was actually reluctant to come to her house as a guest, a family of five still had to be divided into levels, which really made people a little speechless. Although there is no lack of warmth between them, Chen Mo is a Chinese after all, and he is not used to this kind of style.

In a few moments, fragrant Lebanese flatbread was served on the table. When he saw this kind of flatbread for the first time, Chen Mo was very shocked, because he didn't expect that in the far Middle East, there was also this kind of northern-style flatbread, and it was huge, and there was a round hole in the middle, which was covered with sesame seeds, thin, crispy, and fragrant.

"Evan, would you like to add some more coffee?"

"Thanks, no, this coffee is so sweet, I'd rather have some milk."

Balia poured him a glass of milk and placed it in front of him. "Moving on, what happens after you work, I think Amal and the others are very interested, after all, they are about to enter this stage."

"I don't think there's any comparison with this, because our company is a very closed environment, not to mention abroad, but also at home and many other companies. The more I talk, the more misleading I will be. ”

Amal wiped his mouth and asked, "Then you go ahead and tell me why your aunt would want to let you enter the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?" Since you have entered the company's development, why can you be directly transferred to the government department? And then you can go back to the company and get promoted? You're not a business executive, you don't have a lot of experience and connections, so what's the difference between that kind of transfer and a senior U.S. official leaving and joining a connected interest company? ”

Chen Mo feels that if we want to explain all this, we must not only analyze it from the position and level, but also from the unique status and national conditions of state-owned enterprises. This is a big topic, and it is difficult to explain it in this moment.